Tessa Wilde

FEATURED BOOK · BOOK 10

The Chief’s Independence Day Spark

A Sweet Small-Town Fake Engagement Romance

I came to Balsam Ridge to make the town’s Fourth of July celebration unforgettable. I did not come here to become the fire chief’s fake fiancée. But Caleb Torres needs a miracle. His department is up for a state grant that could replace their aging ladder truck, and after one panicked answer during a surprise video call, the grant board believes he’s engaged to a local woman helping with the Independence Day celebration. Which, technically,...

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The Baker's Valentine

A Balsam Ridge Sweet Holiday Romance

I never planned to fall for the spontaneous, sometimes chaotic baker across the street. As Balsam Ridge's most reliable florist, I have routines, systems, and perfectly arranged days—the complete opposite of Eli Mitchell with his impulsive decisions and flour-dusted clothes. When we're forced to co-chair the Valentine's Day fundraiser, I expect disaster. Instead, I discover the man beneath the charming smile—someone thoughtful, dedicated, and...

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The Coach's Second Chance Thanksgiving

A Balsam Ridge Sweet Holiday Romance

When I left Balsam Ridge for a career in Seattle, I thought I was chasing everything I’d ever wanted. But when Thanksgiving brought me back to the small town I’d left behind, I found myself tangled in a scheme with the one person I’d tried my hardest to forget—Noah Bennett, the town’s once-troubled “bad boy” turned local hero. What started as a fake relationship to get our families off our backs quickly became something more, stirring up...

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The Deputy's Thanksgiving Surprise

A Balsam Ridge Sweet Holiday Romance

I thought I’d only be in Balsam Ridge for a day—a quick stop to write a blog post on this cozy, holiday-loving town. But when my Jeep broke down, and the local deputy came to my rescue, I found myself stranded in more ways than one. Jake Tanner is everything I didn’t know I was looking for: steady, loyal, and fiercely devoted to the people he calls family. He’s the kind of man who makes a place feel like home. As Thanksgiving approaches, Balsam...

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The Farmer's Halloween Wish

A Balsam Ridge Sweet Holiday Novella

I never expected to fall for my landlord. Moving to Balsam Ridge was supposed to be a fresh start for me and my daughter, Emma. After losing my husband, I swore off love. My focus has been on building a stable, happy life for Emma in this small town, far away from the chaos of the city. But then there's Hank—steady, dependable, and always there when I need him. I try to keep my distance, but it’s impossible not to notice the way my heart skips...

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The Lumberjack's Christmas Spirit

A Balsam Ridge Sweet Holiday Romance

I never planned to spend Christmas in a small town like Balsam Ridge. Big city life suits me just fine, and I’ve worked too hard to build my dream career. But when my best friend invites me to her hometown for the holidays, I can’t resist a break from Seattle’s chaos—even if only for a week. I definitely don’t expect Dean Sawyer. Gruff, reserved, and deeply tied to his family’s Christmas tree farm, Dean is everything I didn’t know I needed. From...

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The Marine's Memorial Day Honor

A Balsam Ridge Sweet Holiday Romance

After eight years as a Marine, I'm back in Balsam Ridge with more emotional baggage than I packed when I left. The familiar streets feel different now—or maybe I'm the one who's changed. All I know is that civilian life doesn't fit quite right, and I'm not sure I belong anywhere anymore. Then there's Olivia Bennett, my childhood best friend who's now the town's beloved elementary school teacher. One look into those familiar blue eyes, and...

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The Recluse's Christmas Refuge

A Balsam Ridge Sweet Holiday Romance Novella

For three years, I've been hiding in my mountain cabin, running from a tragedy that cost a man his life and shattered my career as a documentary filmmaker. I don't deserve forgiveness. I definitely don't deserve happiness. Then I catch a brilliant, clumsy bookstore owner named Ivy when she falls off a ladder, and everything changes. She's everything I'm not—open, passionate about her books, willing to connect with people. When she looks at me, I...

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The Sheriff's Halloween Promise

A Balsam Ridge Sweet Holiday novella

I came to Balsam Ridge to disappear. The sheriff is determined to make me feel seen. Luke: As the sheriff of Balsam Ridge, I’ve spent years keeping things under control, but Eliza Hayes throws everything off balance the moment she arrives. She’s hiding something—I can see it in her eyes, feel it in every guarded smile—but that only makes me want to protect her more. With the Halloween festival bringing chaos to town and trouble brewing beneath...

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The Vet's Easter Rescue

A Balsam Ridge Sweet Holiday Romance

I never expected a tiny abandoned rabbit to change my life. As Balsam Ridge's veterinarian, I'm used to caring for all creatures great and small, but there's something special about this fragile baby bunny we've named Hopscotch—and about the man who found him. Ryan Wheeler isn't supposed to be part of my carefully crafted small-town life. He left Balsam Ridge years ago for a prestigious landscape architecture career in Seattle, and he's only...